Organization: Structure and Culture Quiz

Bill is working on a project involving the upgrade of a management information system. The project is being managed by the information systems department with coordination with other departments occurring through normal channels. He is working in a _________ organization. A) Functional B) Balanced matrix C) Weak matrix D) Strong matrix E) Project

A) Functional

Kim is reviewing a proposed project. The scope of the project is narrow with a lot of in-depth expertise required and it will take a short period of time to complete. The best choice for organizing the project is ________ organization. A) Functional B) Balanced matrix C) Weak matrix D) Project E) Strong matrix

A) Functional

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which employees identify with the organization as a whole rather than with their type of job or field of professional expertise? A) Member identity B) Team emphasis C) Managerial focus D) Unit integration E) Control

A) Member identity

Who is responsible for determining how tasks will be done in a matrix project management structure? A) The functional manager B) The project manager C) This is no pattern of who takes responsibility D) Both are responsible E) None of these are true

A) The functional manager

Organizational culture refers to a system of shared norms, beliefs, values, and assumptions which bind people together. A) True B) False

A) True

The matrix form of management is predicated on tension between functional managers and project managers who bring critical expertise and perspectives to the project. A) True B) False

A) True

The project form of management structure is a good choice when speed of completion of the project without directly disrupting ongoing operations is important. A) True B) False

A) True

There is a strong connection between project management structure, organizational culture, and project success. A) True B) False

A) True

Whether a matrix is weak or strong is determined by the extent to which the project manager has direct authority over project participants A) True B) False

A) True

_________ organization is a hybrid form in which a horizontal project management structure is overlaid in the normal functional hierarchy. A) Functional B) Matrix C) Project D) Balanced E) A, B, and C are all correct

B) Matrix

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which work activities are organized around groups rather than individuals? A) Member identity B) Team emphasis C) Managerial focus D) Unit integration E) Control

B) Team emphasis

Who is responsible for determining what tasks have to be done in a matrix project management structure? A) The functional manager B) The project manager C) Both are responsible D) There is no pattern of who takes responsibility

B) The project manager

Matrix management violates the management principle of: A) Span of control B) Unity of command C) Parity principle D) Empowerment E) All of these management principles

B) Unity of command

The functional project team is usually physically separated from the parent organization and given the primary directive of accomplishing the objectives of the project. A) True B) False

B) False

The three forms of matrix management are weak, mixed, and strong. A) True B) False

B) False

From the list below, which is not a primary characteristic of organization culture? A) Control B) Team emphasis C) History D) Conflict tolerance E) Risk tolerance

C) History

Organizations have difficulty creating a system for managing projects because: A) Contrary to typical operations, projects are one-time efforts B) Projects are multidisciplinary while organizations are usually departmentalized by discipline C) Projects are not focused on profits D) Both A and B are correct E) A, B, and C are all correct

D) Both A and B are correct

All are negotiated issues between the Project Manager and Functional Manager except:: A) Who will do the task? B) Where will the task be done? C) Why will the task be done? D) How will the task be done?

D) How will the task be done?

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques and processes used to achieve those results? A) Risk tolerance B) Reward criteria C) Conflict tolerance D) Means versus end orientation E) Open-systems focus

D) Means versus end orientation

In which of the following is the balance of authority strongly in favor of the functional managers? A) Weak matrix B) Balanced matrix C) Strong matrix D) Project E) Both C and D are correct

E) Both C and D are correct

The project structure that is ranked most effective for developing new products is? A) Functional B) Balanced matrix C) Weak matrix D) Strong matrix E) Project

E) Project

Probably the most important function of organization culture is to clarify and reinforce standards of behavior within the organization. True False

True